Thank you for your query. Like any other physical illness such as diabetes or high blood pressure, depression is also a disease caused by neuro chemical imbalance in the brain . It is a disorder of mind in which a person may feel sad most of the time, lacks interst in doing things he used to enjoy earlier, may feel hopeless and worthless, can have disturbed sleep and appetite. Sometimes, when a person is severely depressed, they may have thoughts of ending their life. Depression can affect the quality of life of a person suffering from it by impacting the personal, social as well as professional life. However, the extent to which it affects someone depends on the severity of depression as well as the ability of a person to cope with it. Depression is a curable condition, though often the treatment is long. With proper treatment and support most people are able to come out of it and lead a fulfilling life. Hope this helps Feel free to contact me through practo for further queries. Regards Dr Ankita Mishra

Depression is a form of mood disorder where in an individual experiences saddness of mood, has no interest in day to day activities, increased or decreased sleep and appetite. In severe cases an individual may have suicidal thoughts or attempts. Kindly consult a Clinical Psychologist and a Psychiatrist. Clinical Psychologist will do a detailed psychological evaluation and start therapy process. Psychiatrist will prescribe medication. Combination of medication and therapy works the best.

Hello Practo User I can understand your concern and can empathize with you. Depression is a mood disorder in which a person experiences low mood, disturbed sleep, low appetite and other related symptoms. However it is a treatable condition with combination of medication and psychotherapy .It would be advisable that you consult a clinical psychologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Try maintaining a healthy routine wherein your mother could engage in activities to keep herself busy and you try to spend time with her so that she can share her thoughts and feelings .You can also reach out to me through practo app for any further help and guidance .